Co I 168th Inf
Rainbow Div
Killed in action at Chateau Thierry
From Find-A-Grave member Veterans Researcher on 2014-11-08:
Glenwood Opinion
Glenwood, Iowa
Wed. July 20, 1921
Pg. 1
Paul H. Radford
A large number of the citizens of this community paid homage to the memory of another one of our brave soldier lads last Sunday afternoon when reburial services were held in this city over the remains of Paul H. Radford.
The flag-draped casket was brought from the home on an improvised caisson drawn by four white horses, members of his company acting as military guard and a delegation of Odd Fellows as special convoy. The services were held from the band stand in the court house yard. Rev. D. S. Thompson delivered the funeral discourse in which he paid just and deserving tribute to the heroic life of this young soldier.
The funeral procession as it proceeded to the cemetery was led by the Glenwood band followed by the American Legion and national guard. At the grave in the Glenwood cemetery the services were in charge of the American Legion and the last rites of that order were carried out by his comrades and "buddies" with whom he had been so closely associated in his last days and whom he loved. As the echo of the volley of shots died away the bugle sounded taps and the body was lowered to its last resting place in his home cemetery.
Paul H. Radford was born in Tabor, Ia., July 4, 1894, and died July 28, 1918, on the battlefield at the age of 24 years and 24 days.
Paul was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Radford of Glenwood. He was looked upon as a young man of sterling character well known as he grew to manhood in this community.
He united with the Christian church October 9, 1915, and was a member in good standing in the I. O. O. F. and became a Yeoman February 16, 1916, carrying a $2,000 policy.
He joined Co. I of Glenwood, June 28, 1917, and went overseas with the Rainbow division. When the call came for men Paul was ready to go and he paid the great price for his country's flag. When the silent messenger wrote the discharge, it was an honorable one and at the close of this record it can truthfully be recorded, "Well done good and faithful servant."
Besides the father and mother, four sisters and three brothers bow their heads in sorrow.
Mrs. Cy Morford, Mrs. Bert Pace, Mrs. Archie Epperson, Charles, George and James Radford and Mrs. Clarence Patton.
Dear little flag with a golden star,
Stands for a son that's gone afar.
Who gave his life for the red, white and blue.
For the noblest cause we ever knew.
May the Stars and Stripes of old Glory wave, Over the grave of our dear one true and brave.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Rainbow Div
Killed in action at Chateau Thierry
From Find-A-Grave member Veterans Researcher on 2014-11-08:
Glenwood Opinion
Glenwood, Iowa
Wed. July 20, 1921
Pg. 1
Paul H. Radford
A large number of the citizens of this community paid homage to the memory of another one of our brave soldier lads last Sunday afternoon when reburial services were held in this city over the remains of Paul H. Radford.
The flag-draped casket was brought from the home on an improvised caisson drawn by four white horses, members of his company acting as military guard and a delegation of Odd Fellows as special convoy. The services were held from the band stand in the court house yard. Rev. D. S. Thompson delivered the funeral discourse in which he paid just and deserving tribute to the heroic life of this young soldier.
The funeral procession as it proceeded to the cemetery was led by the Glenwood band followed by the American Legion and national guard. At the grave in the Glenwood cemetery the services were in charge of the American Legion and the last rites of that order were carried out by his comrades and "buddies" with whom he had been so closely associated in his last days and whom he loved. As the echo of the volley of shots died away the bugle sounded taps and the body was lowered to its last resting place in his home cemetery.
Paul H. Radford was born in Tabor, Ia., July 4, 1894, and died July 28, 1918, on the battlefield at the age of 24 years and 24 days.
Paul was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Radford of Glenwood. He was looked upon as a young man of sterling character well known as he grew to manhood in this community.
He united with the Christian church October 9, 1915, and was a member in good standing in the I. O. O. F. and became a Yeoman February 16, 1916, carrying a $2,000 policy.
He joined Co. I of Glenwood, June 28, 1917, and went overseas with the Rainbow division. When the call came for men Paul was ready to go and he paid the great price for his country's flag. When the silent messenger wrote the discharge, it was an honorable one and at the close of this record it can truthfully be recorded, "Well done good and faithful servant."
Besides the father and mother, four sisters and three brothers bow their heads in sorrow.
Mrs. Cy Morford, Mrs. Bert Pace, Mrs. Archie Epperson, Charles, George and James Radford and Mrs. Clarence Patton.
Dear little flag with a golden star,
Stands for a son that's gone afar.
Who gave his life for the red, white and blue.
For the noblest cause we ever knew.
May the Stars and Stripes of old Glory wave, Over the grave of our dear one true and brave.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Co I 168th Inf
Rainbow Div
Killed in action at Chateau Thierry
From Find-A-Grave member Veterans Researcher on 2014-11-08:
Glenwood Opinion
Glenwood, Iowa
Wed. July 20, 1921
Pg. 1
Paul H. Radford
A large number of the citizens of this community paid homage to the memory of another one of our brave soldier lads last Sunday afternoon when reburial services were held in this city over the remains of Paul H. Radford.
The flag-draped casket was brought from the home on an improvised caisson drawn by four white horses, members of his company acting as military guard and a delegation of Odd Fellows as special convoy. The services were held from the band stand in the court house yard. Rev. D. S. Thompson delivered the funeral discourse in which he paid just and deserving tribute to the heroic life of this young soldier.
The funeral procession as it proceeded to the cemetery was led by the Glenwood band followed by the American Legion and national guard. At the grave in the Glenwood cemetery the services were in charge of the American Legion and the last rites of that order were carried out by his comrades and "buddies" with whom he had been so closely associated in his last days and whom he loved. As the echo of the volley of shots died away the bugle sounded taps and the body was lowered to its last resting place in his home cemetery.
Paul H. Radford was born in Tabor, Ia., July 4, 1894, and died July 28, 1918, on the battlefield at the age of 24 years and 24 days.
Paul was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Radford of Glenwood. He was looked upon as a young man of sterling character well known as he grew to manhood in this community.
He united with the Christian church October 9, 1915, and was a member in good standing in the I. O. O. F. and became a Yeoman February 16, 1916, carrying a $2,000 policy.
He joined Co. I of Glenwood, June 28, 1917, and went overseas with the Rainbow division. When the call came for men Paul was ready to go and he paid the great price for his country's flag. When the silent messenger wrote the discharge, it was an honorable one and at the close of this record it can truthfully be recorded, "Well done good and faithful servant."
Besides the father and mother, four sisters and three brothers bow their heads in sorrow.
Mrs. Cy Morford, Mrs. Bert Pace, Mrs. Archie Epperson, Charles, George and James Radford and Mrs. Clarence Patton.
Dear little flag with a golden star,
Stands for a son that's gone afar.
Who gave his life for the red, white and blue.
For the noblest cause we ever knew.
May the Stars and Stripes of old Glory wave, Over the grave of our dear one true and brave.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Rainbow Div
Killed in action at Chateau Thierry
From Find-A-Grave member Veterans Researcher on 2014-11-08:
Glenwood Opinion
Glenwood, Iowa
Wed. July 20, 1921
Pg. 1
Paul H. Radford
A large number of the citizens of this community paid homage to the memory of another one of our brave soldier lads last Sunday afternoon when reburial services were held in this city over the remains of Paul H. Radford.
The flag-draped casket was brought from the home on an improvised caisson drawn by four white horses, members of his company acting as military guard and a delegation of Odd Fellows as special convoy. The services were held from the band stand in the court house yard. Rev. D. S. Thompson delivered the funeral discourse in which he paid just and deserving tribute to the heroic life of this young soldier.
The funeral procession as it proceeded to the cemetery was led by the Glenwood band followed by the American Legion and national guard. At the grave in the Glenwood cemetery the services were in charge of the American Legion and the last rites of that order were carried out by his comrades and "buddies" with whom he had been so closely associated in his last days and whom he loved. As the echo of the volley of shots died away the bugle sounded taps and the body was lowered to its last resting place in his home cemetery.
Paul H. Radford was born in Tabor, Ia., July 4, 1894, and died July 28, 1918, on the battlefield at the age of 24 years and 24 days.
Paul was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Radford of Glenwood. He was looked upon as a young man of sterling character well known as he grew to manhood in this community.
He united with the Christian church October 9, 1915, and was a member in good standing in the I. O. O. F. and became a Yeoman February 16, 1916, carrying a $2,000 policy.
He joined Co. I of Glenwood, June 28, 1917, and went overseas with the Rainbow division. When the call came for men Paul was ready to go and he paid the great price for his country's flag. When the silent messenger wrote the discharge, it was an honorable one and at the close of this record it can truthfully be recorded, "Well done good and faithful servant."
Besides the father and mother, four sisters and three brothers bow their heads in sorrow.
Mrs. Cy Morford, Mrs. Bert Pace, Mrs. Archie Epperson, Charles, George and James Radford and Mrs. Clarence Patton.
Dear little flag with a golden star,
Stands for a son that's gone afar.
Who gave his life for the red, white and blue.
For the noblest cause we ever knew.
May the Stars and Stripes of old Glory wave, Over the grave of our dear one true and brave.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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CO. I 168 INF 42 DIV. KILLED IN ACTION AT CHATEAU THIERRY
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